Barth Syndrome Patient-Inputted Registry and Repository
Term | Definition |
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Adrenal insufficiency/ACTH deficiency |
A condition in which the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones (chemicals produced by the body that regulate organ function), primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralcorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention. |